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Neuroscience Professors and Supervisors in Canada
Professors in neuroscience in canada
795 professors found
Montreal Neurological Institute McGill University Montreal Quebec Canada
Canada
Research Interests
Cognitive Neuroscience
Behavioral Neuroscience
Neuroscience
Neuroimaging
Psychobiology
Full Professor
Western University
Canada
Research Interests
Cognitive Neuroscience
Computational Neuroscience
Neuroscience
Cerebellar Disorders
Motor Control
Professor
Western University
Canada
Research Interests
Systems Neuroscience
Cognitive Neuroscience
Neuroscience
Clinical Neurophysiology
Chronic Pain
Professor/Scientist
University of Western Ontario
Canada
Research Interests
Cognitive Neuroscience
Behavioral Neuroscience
Neuroscience
Spatial Cognition
Synaptic Plasticity
University of Toronto
Canada
Research Interests
Neurology
Systems Neuroscience
Neuromodulation
Parkinson's Disease
Neuroscience
assistant professor
University of Ottawa
Canada
Research Interests
Computational Neuroscience
Systems Neuroscience
Neuroscience
Synaptic Biology
Neuromorphic Engineering
Adjunct Professor
McGill University
Canada
Research Interests
Systems Neuroscience
Behavioral Neuroscience
Neuroscience
Hypothalamus
Nervous System
Assistant Professor
McGill University
Canada
Research Interests
Cognitive Neuroscience
Computational Neuroscience
Neuroscience
Fmri
Social Neuroscience
Professor
McGill University
Canada
Research Interests
Cognitive Neuroscience
Computational Neuroscience
Neuroscience
Clinical Neurophysiology
Eeg
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Popular positions
McGill University
Top university
Canada
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1 week ago
Top university
Fully funded MSc and PhD positions are available for a Fall 2027 start in CRISPR-based functional genomics and precision genome editing at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. The opportunity is in the Cuella-Martin Lab within the CERC in Genomic Medicine , Department of Human Genetics. The research focus is highly relevant to genomics , molecular biology , genetics , and medical science , with an emphasis on genome editing technologies and functional genomic approaches. Applicants should have...
Molecular Biology
Biology
Functional Genomics
+4 more
1 week ago
Sebastien Jacquemont
Université de Montréal
Canada
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1 month ago
Jacquemont Lab at CHU Sainte-Justine and Université de Montréal is hiring for PhD and postdoc positions in an exciting research area at the intersection of neuroscience , genomics , and medical science . The project focuses on the effects of genetic variants on brain transcriptomics and brain architecture . This is a strong fit for candidates interested in human genetics, neurogenomics, transcriptomics, and brain development/structure. Location: Montréal, Canada. Opportunity type: Open research ...
Biology
Neuropsychology
Medical Science
+1 more
1 month ago
Sadaf Saleh
University of Manitoba
Canada
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9 months ago
The CORE AI Lab at the University of Manitoba, led by Assistant Professor Sadaf Saleh, is seeking a motivated PhD student to join their research group in the Department of Computer Science. The primary research focus is on Generative AI, a cutting-edge area within artificial intelligence and machine learning. Candidates should possess strong programming skills, a solid foundation in mathematics and statistics, and a deep understanding of machine learning concepts. The position offers an opportun...
Computer Science
Machine Learning
Mathematics
+2 more
9 months ago
Living costs in Canada
Estimated costs in Canada.
MonthlyYearly | Canada |
|---|---|
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | C$1.6k $1,200/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | C$979 $720/yr |
 Transportation Public transport and local travel per year | C$1.3k $960/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | C$11.4k $8,400/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Associate Profesor
Western University
Canada
Research Interests
Computational Neuroscience
Systems Neuroscience
Motor Control
Human Activity Recognition
Human Movement Science
Assistant professor
University of Calgary
Canada
Research Interests
Systems Neuroscience
Computational Neuroscience
Synaptic Biology
Neuroscience
Neuromorphic Engineering
Professor
McGill University
Canada
Research Interests
Systems Neuroscience
Computational Neuroscience
Neuroscience
Eeg
Clinical Neurophysiology
Opportunities these professors hire for
Simon Fraser University
Just Landed
Canada
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2 days ago
Just Landed
Simon Fraser University is inviting applications to its research-focused PhD programme in Linguistics for the Fall 2027 intake in Canada. The programme is designed for scholars pursuing advanced research on how language is structured, acquired, used and varied across communities. Potential research directions include language acquisition and cognition , linguistic diversity and variation, meaning and language use, phonetics and phonology, linguistic theory, and computational approaches to langua...
Cognitive Science
Phonetics
Language Learning
+3 more
2 days ago
University of Toronto
Just Landed
Canada
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2 days ago
Just Landed
The Tanz Centre for Research in Neurodegenerative Diseases at the University of Toronto is seeking a Research Associate to join the laboratory of Dr. Gabor G. Kovacs for a 12-month limited-term appointment. This position is centered on translational research into the molecular and biochemical mechanisms of neurodegenerative disease, with a particular focus on tauopathies and other proteinopathies. The project integrates human postmortem brain tissue, protein biochemistry, cellular disease models...
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology
Chemistry
+8 more
2 days ago
National Research Council Canada
Canada
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5 days ago
The National Research Council Canada is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow in reinforcement learning and vision for a two-year appointment in Hamilton, Canada, within the Automotive and Surface Transportation organizational unit. The fellow will develop a graph-based inverse reinforcement learning framework to analyze and forecast human drivers’ eye-gaze scanpaths under adverse weather conditions. The project will infer reward structures underlying driver gaze behavior, use spectral graph analysis...
Computer Science
Cognitive Science
Deep Learning
+5 more
5 days ago
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